Support for workforce development

Workforce development training, advice, guidance and support is delivered by the Early Years and Childcare service in partnership with colleagues in the private, public and voluntary sectors in Bristol.

Together with the Lead Teachers from the Children's Centres, we arrange training and information sharing events for our area. these sessions are offered at a varying times of the day and at a range of locations within the network area. The sessions offered are planned in consultation with settings needs and the priorities of the Foundation Years Consultation Team

Early Years Portage and Inclusion Service

The Early Years Inclusion Team provides support, advice, resources and training to settings and childminders delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the following ways:

Modelling inclusive practice

Providing city wide and in-house training

Making resources

Providing a resource library

Writing Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)

Completing Early Years Special Educational Needs Funding and Annual Review paperwork

Supporting transitions into new settings/schools

Advising on legislation and requirements in respect of disability equality, the inclusion of disabled children and children with additional/educational needs

The Portage Home Visiting Team delivers an educational home visiting service for early years and preschool children that live in the city of Bristol and who have special educational and/or additional needs. Please see Early years disability services.

The Play and Early Years Training Unit (PEYTU)

Who we are

PEYTU is a registered charity based in Bristol. Our aim is to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing training, information, consultancy and support for those working with and/or caring for them.

What we do

An established, accredited CACHE Study Centre, we deliver professional development and qualification programmes to meet the needs of practitioners, leaders and managers in early years, child care, play and social care. We work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and organisations including; qualified and experienced trainers (field experts), Bristol’s Early Years and Childcare Service, the Bristol Safeguarding Children Board, BAND and SkillsActive to deliver relevant and enjoyable learning opportunities. PEYTU also works closely with settings to develop and deliver tailored made courses to meet specific needs.

PEYTU is Matrix accredited to offer Information, Advice and Guidance relating to entry and progression within the sector.

Bristol Association for Neighbourhood Daycare (BAND Ltd)

Who we are

BAND is an umbrella organisation which supports and develops childcare provision in and around Bristol. We provide services to childcare providers, people working with children, families and employers.

What we do

We work in partnership with PEYTU to deliver play, early years and childcare training on a variety of subjects to play/childcare workers, managers/owners and management committee members. This includes briefings/training for new or existing providers on registration and quality requirements, and a comprehensive package of business planning support.